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Playlist: GEORGE HARRISON SPECIALS

Compiled By: Paul Ingles

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Both a career retrospective of George Harrison's music with the Beatles and on his own PLUS a deep dive into his achievements in 1970 and 1971 when he released his landmark first solo album ALL THINGS MUST PASS and THE CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH.

GEORGE HARRISON: Best Year Ever - 1971 (HOUR 1 of 2)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

HOUR 1 of 2. GEORGE HARRISON – BEST YEAR EVER celebrates two landmark events that rolled out from George Harrison in 1971. In this first hour, it's a deep dive into Harrison’s triple album, multi million selling ALL THINGS MUST PASS release. In hour 2, it’s the benefit Concert for Bangladesh, that set the standard for all-star rock music benefits for decades to come.

Albumcovers_small HOUR 1 of 2.  GEORGE HARRISON – BEST YEAR EVER celebrates two landmark events that rolled out from George Harrison in 197.  In this first hour, it's a deep dive into Harrison’s triple album, multi million selling ALL THINGS MUST PASS release.  In hour 2, it’s the benefit Concert for Bangladesh, that set the standard for all-star rock music benefits for decades to come.

Top music writers provide historical context and add thoughtful commentary to an airing of some of the highlights of the concert.  Featured are the voices of writers Ashley Kahn, Jeff Slate, Holly Gleason, Mark Kemp, Aaron Cohen, Paul Zollo, and Richie Unterberger.

PLAYLIST: (coming soon)

GEORGE HARRISON: Best Year Ever - 1971 (HOUR 2 of 2)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

HOUR 2 of 2. GEORGE HARRISON – BEST YEAR EVER celebrates two landmark events that rolled out from George Harrison in 197. In the first hour (already uploaded to PRX), it was a deep dive into Harrison’s triple album, multi-million selling ALL THINGS MUST PASS release. In this hour 2, it’s Harrison's benefit Concert for Bangladesh, that set the standard for all-star rock music benefits for decades to come.

Albumcovers_small Hour #2 of "George Harrison: Best Year Ever, 1971"  Hour #1 focused on George’s ALL THINGS MUST PASS album, his debut 3 album collection that launched him into the upper strata of Rock Star Rolyalty.  This 2nd hour focuses on his Aug. 1, 1971 charity CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH, that turned into an album and a film.... all legendary because of the incredible assemblage of top talent, all playing for free, to help raise money to ease the refugee crisis in Bangladesh at that time.

Top music writers provide historical context and add thoughtful commentary to an airing of some of the highlights of the concert.  Featured are the voices of writers 
Ashley Kahn, Jeff Slate, Mark Kemp, Aaron Cohen, Paul Zollo, and Richie Unterberger.

PLAYLIST (Coming Soon)

GEORGE HARRISON: Best Year Ever - 1971 (Single Hour Version)

From Paul Ingles | 58:59

GEORGE HARRISON – BEST YEAR EVER celebrates two landmark events that rolled out from George Harrison in 1971. First, it's a deep dive into Harrison’s triple album, multi million selling ALL THINGS MUST PASS release. Then, it’s the benefit Concert for Bangladesh, that set the standard for all-star rock music benefits for decades to come.

Albumcovers_small GEORGE HARRISON – BEST YEAR EVER celebrates two landmark events that rolled out from George Harrison in 1971. First, it's a deep dive into Harrison’s triple album, multi million selling ALL THINGS MUST PASS release. Then, it’s the benefit Concert for Bangladesh, that set the standard for all-star rock music benefits for decades to come. 

Top music writers provide historical context and add thoughtful commentary to an airing of some of the highlights of the concert.  Featured are the voices of writers Ashley Kahn, Jeff Slate, Holly Gleason, Mark Kemp, Aaron Cohen, Paul Zollo, and Richie Unterberger.

PLAYLIST: (Coming soon)

TRAILER to "GEORGE HARRISON: BEST YEAR EVER 1970-1971"

From Paul Ingles | 16:15

A preview of the upcoming public radio special GEORGE HARRISON: BEST YEAR EVER 1970-1971". Producer Paul Ingles talks with top music writers about the landmark three-album solo release ALL THINGS MUST PASS by George Harrison in 1970, the year of the Beatles dissolution. The special also features highlights and commentary about the legendary all-star CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH headlined by Harrison in 1971 that set the template for future all-star charity concerts. (FOR PREVIEW PURPOSES PRIMARILY. ONLY BROADCAST THIS TRAILER IF YOUR STATION IS COMMITTING TO BROADCASTING EITHER THE 1 or 2 HOUR VERSION OF THIS PROGRAM WHICH WILL BE RELEASED ON PRX NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 22, 2021.)

Georgeatmpart_small A preview of the upcoming public radio special GEORGE HARRISON: BEST YEAR EVER 1970-1971".  Producer Paul Ingles talks with top music writers about the landmark three-album solo release by George Harrison in 1970, the year of the Beatles dissolution.  The special will also feature highlights and commentary about the legendary all-star CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH headlined by Harrison in 1971 that set the template for future all-star charity concerts.  

George Harrison: An Appreciation (2 x 59:00 or Stand Alone Hour)

From Paul Ingles | 01:57:59

Here's a program that features George Harrison's best-loved music, some hidden gems, and thoughtful reflections from Harrison fans that help define his unique contribution to the Beatles and music, in general.

George-harrison_small Musician George Harrison is warmly recalled in this montage of music and fan reflections, first issued in 2001 at the time of Harrison's death. It can be run as either a two-hour tribute, or you can take just the first hour which can stand alone as it makes no reference to a follow-up hour.

Hour One includes Harrison's work with the Beatles and takes listeners to the beginning of his solo career. Hour Two complements Hour One with more selections from his solo career.

Also included is a bonus module that samples Harrison's final posthumous recording "Brainwashed."

There is also a newscast-friendly cut of this program on PRX.